Spurs have received an injury boost ahead of the north London derby with the news that Petr Cech is likely to miss out for Arsenal.

Having featured in every Premier League game for the Gunners so far this season, the veteran goalkeeper is unlikely to be fit in time after picking up an injury in the 5-1 victory over Everton on Saturday evening.

Although the shot-stopper didn't have much to do at all in the first half, Cech was forced off in the after the break after forward Oumar Niasse clattered into him.

With manager Arsene Wenger stating after the game that the ex-Chelsea player suffered a kick to the calf, it is now thought that he won't be ready in time for the trip to Wembley, according to The Telegraph.

That means that David Ospina will take his place between the sticks for the lunchtime kick-off.

The Belgian defender has yet to feature since the Champions League win over Real Madrid at the start of November, while the left-back last appearance for the Lilywhites came in the Boxing Day victory over Southampton.